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Eastern Washington University Libraries

Library Services for EWU @ Bellevue College

Find Books, Videos

Having problems requesting items via Summit? Please contact the JFK Circulation Desk at 509.359.7888, circulation@ewu.edu, or in person on the main level. 

Finding eBooks

The best method for finding eBooks is to search the library catalog. Follow these steps:

  • From the advanced search page, select EWU Libraries Only, enter your keywords (or title) and select eBooks under the Material Type category. 
  • Once you do your search and find the item you want, you can click on the title to see it. 
  • Scroll down to the View Online section.  When you are off campus, then you will need to sign in to see the links to access the eBook (see the note below for more info.). 
  • If you have more questions about accessing eBooks, see our eBooks page.

*Note: If you have not created your EWU Single Sign-On password, or you need to reset it, go to accounts.ewu.edu.  If you need more help, please contact the EWU IT Help Desk during regular business hours.

Finding & Ordering Print Books

The best method for finding books is to search the library catalog. Follow these steps:

  • From the advanced search page, select EWU & Summit Libraries, enter your keywords (or title) for your search.  You can select Print Books under the Material Type category if you specifically want to limit by print materials. If you leave it on the default setting, then it will find all types of materials (eBooks, print books, etc.).
  • Once you do your search and find the item you want, you can click on the title to see it. 
  • Scroll down to the Get It section.  When you are off campus, then you will need to sign in to access the request options (see the note below for more info.). 
  • If it's an EWU book, then you can click on the Request EWU Item.  Select Bellevue College Library as your pick-up location
  • If it's a book from another Summit library in our consortium, then click on the Place Summit Request link and select Bellevue College Library as your pick-up location.
  • You'll get an email when your item arrives at the Bellevue College Library circulation desk.

*Note: If you have not created your EWU Single Sign-On password, or you need to reset it, go to accounts.ewu.edu.  If you need more help, please contact the EWU IT Help Desk during regular business hours.

 

How Do I Renew Books?

You can renew library materials online through the library catalog.  Follow these steps to do so.

  • From the library homepage, click on the Account Log-In link in the top, right hand side of the page. 
  • If you're already in the library catalog, then click on the Sign In link in the top, right hand side of the page.
  • Once you've logged in using your Single Sign-On credentials, then you'll see your name appear in the top, right hand side.
  • Under the pulldown menu for your name, select the My Loans option.
  • Eligible items you have checked out can be renewed on the My Loans page.
  • Wait until a few days before the books are due to renew them in order to get the most time out of your renewal.